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# Top Three Affordable Luxury Resorts in North America

> A travel writer recommends three affordable luxury resorts in North America — Red Mountain Resort & Spa, Desert Springs JW Marriott, and Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort — each offering high-end amenities at relatively accessible price points.

## What to see
- **Snow Canyon State Park** — Red rock cliffs located close to Red Mountain Resort, a scenic backdrop for hiking excursions.
- **Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon** — Popular trekking destinations accessible from Red Mountain Resort.
- **Grand Canyon** — Roughly 100 miles from Red Mountain Resort, available as an extended day trip.
- **Arenal Volcano** — A 5,360-foot active volcano at the base of which Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort sits.
- **Thermal pools at Tabacon** — Natural hot springs beneath the resort feed multiple thermal pools surrounded by tropical plants.

## What to do
- **Guided hiking tours at Red Mountain Resort** — 30 guided tours offered weekly, varying each week for repeat visitors.
- **Horse riding at Red Mountain Resort** — Included as part of the resort's activity offerings.
- **Spa treatments at Desert Springs JW Marriott** — Two spa treatments included in the featured package priced at just over $400 per night.
- **Gym access at Desert Springs JW Marriott** — Guests get access to a state-of-the-art gym as part of their stay package.
- **Soaking in thermal pools at Tabacon** — Resort's signature experience, with pools fed by natural hot springs near Arenal Volcano.

## Good to know
Red Mountain Resort costs just over $250 per night including three meals, a massage, and horse riding. Desert Springs JW Marriott runs just over $400 per night with breakfast, two spa treatments, and gym access across 884 rooms. Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort in Costa Rica is priced at $1,496 for three nights.